Sentinel
Policy as Code for HashiCorp Products.
Overview
Sentinel is a policy as code framework from HashiCorp that is embedded into the enterprise versions of its products, including Terraform, Vault, Consul, and Nomad. It allows you to define and enforce policies to ensure security, compliance, and operational best practices.
✨ Key Features
- Policy as code for HashiCorp products
- Fine-grained, logic-based policy decisions
- Multiple enforcement levels (advisory, soft-mandatory, hard-mandatory)
- Simulator for testing policies before deployment
- Integration with Terraform Cloud, Vault Enterprise, etc.
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the HashiCorp ecosystem
- Designed specifically for infrastructure and security workflows
- Multiple enforcement levels
Unique Value: Enforce security, compliance, and operational policies across your HashiCorp infrastructure with a powerful and integrated policy as code framework.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enforcing compliance and security policies in Terraform Cloud
- Fine-grained access control in Vault Enterprise
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General-purpose policy enforcement outside of the HashiCorp ecosystem
- Organizations not using HashiCorp enterprise products
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much tighter and more seamless integration with HashiCorp products than general-purpose policy engines like OPA.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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